Diggs is one of the highest-rated players in the 2012 recruiting class, ranking as high as sixth overall nationally by Scout.com. He is one of several top prospects who had Florida among his finalists but ultimately opted to go elsewhere.

"They're in there, they've had a great year already. They're in the finals of one of the best players in the country. It doesn't impact them. Florida's Florida," said CBS Sports Network recruiting analyst Tom Lemming. "If they get him, fine. If they don't get him, fine. They're still recruiting great.

"As long as you're in the finals, sort of like the Academy Awards, if you're nominated, you're a winner."